Comparison

Roots vs Parametric Factorization

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Roots

This app generates unique math equations and exercises focused on square roots and higher-order roots. It provides complete solutions and detailed explanations for each level, making it ideal for exam preparation and homework assignments.

Highlights
  • Generates unique equations and exercises
  • Provides complete solutions
  • Covers square roots and higher-order roots
  • Six exercise types: Simplify, Rationalise, Expressions, Equations (Easy, Medium, Difficult)
  • Step-by-step learning for different root techniques
  • Ideal for exam preparation and homework
Features
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Learn all about the roots!!! This app generates equations and exercises who are ALWAYS DIFFERENT and provide the COMPLETE SOLUTION !!!! The ideal tool to prepare an exam in algebra or mathematics. Also very useful for teachers who have to prepare the homework or examinations for their students. With this app you can learn and practice ALL TECHNIQUES involving square roots and roots of a higher order. 6 different exercise types are available: 1) Simplify 2) Rationalise 3) Expressions 4) Equations - Easy 5) Equations - Medium (available as in app purchase) 6) Equations - Difficult (available as in app purchase) • In Level 1 you will learn the basics in order to simplify the roots: square roots extraction and calculation rules. • Level 2: you can train the rationalization of roots that is eliminating the root from the denominator. • Level 3: introduces expressions with roots. • Level 4: you can learn the basics of solving equations with roots. The equations presented here are very simple and require a few steps to be resolved. • Level 5: equations become a bit more complicated and require more steps to be resolved. • Level 6: equations that need to be squared twice to be resolved. These equations often lead to a quadratic equation.

About

Parametric Factorization

This application helps users factor quadratic trinomials by entering three variables. It provides detailed solution steps and stores all calculations in a history for easy access and sharing. Supports positive and negative numbers, as well as decimals.

Highlights
  • Factors quadratic trinomials
  • Detailed solution steps
  • Input history
  • Supports decimals and negative numbers
  • Shareable solutions
  • Ad removal option
Features
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No tricks, no guessing. Factor quadratic equations using a parametric method – fully and clearly understandable. HOW IT WORKS Enter the coefficients a, b and c of the equation ax² + bx + c. The factorization is derived step by step in a systematic way. You can share results at any time. YOUR PERSONAL DATA We don’t need it. Only anonymized data is collected, for example: - which features are used - how many solutions are generated This helps us improve. No conclusions can be drawn about you. COSTS Everything can be used for free. 24/7 access to your solutions. All solution steps are always shown completely. If you use the app more intensively, various purchase options are available. EXTRAS - Feedback for incorrect inputs - Manage your own solutions - Introduction to the app CONTACT Questions and feedback via Discord or directly in the app review.

Screenshots

Roots4 screens
Parametric Factorization4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roots at 100% against Parametric Factorization's 40%. Roots also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Parametric Factorization's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 32 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Roots sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Parametric Factorization sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roots holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Roots's written reviews are positive against 40% of Parametric Factorization's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roots ships an update every 32 months, Parametric Factorization fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Roots versus Parametric Factorization: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootsParametric Factorization
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (22 ratings) — better2.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco GrassiGlindemann, Sennoun, Langer GbR

Customer experience

Roots

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Parametric Factorization

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Roots

One-time2
  • Equations - Medium and Equations - Difficult$0.99
  • Export LaTeX code$1.99
8 purchases

Parametric Factorization

One-time8
  • +30 User Tokens$0.29
  • +1 Convenience Token / 6h, max. +2$0.59
  • +2 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +4$0.99
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  • +150 User Tokens$0.99
  • +300 User Tokens$1.49
  • +4 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +8$1.59
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Lifetime Access$1.99

Questions

Is Roots free?
Roots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parametric Factorization free?
Parametric Factorization is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roots or Parametric Factorization?
Roots is rated higher. Roots averages 4.1 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Parametric Factorization averages 2.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Roots or Parametric Factorization have ads?
Neither Roots nor Parametric Factorization shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roots or Parametric Factorization?
Roots ships an update every 32 months, and Parametric Factorization fortnightly. Most recently, Roots was updated on October 9, 2026 and Parametric Factorization on October 2, 2026.

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